inwreathe

[ in-reeth ]

verb (used with object)

, in·wreathed, in·wreath·ing.

1. enwreathe.

Example Sentences

High up on a spray of clouds that inwreathe the pillars of the temple, two angels playfully sport with the cross; and, with that wonderful insight which a painter gets who has studied cloud form flitting over Alpine crags, Titian has not only thrown a many-toned gradation of shade on the vapor, but shown its projected shadow on the pillar.

From Project Gutenberg

Enwreathe, en-rēth′, Inwreathe, in-, v.t. to wreathe: to encircle as with a wreath.

From Project Gutenberg

A chaplet of flame began to inwreathe the square.

From Project Gutenberg

Smiles may be said to be wreathed because they inwreathe the face.

From Project Gutenberg

So passing sweet My vocal Spirit, from Tolosa, Rome To herself drew me, where I merited A myrtle garland to inwreathe my brow.

From Project Gutenberg